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Republican support for President Obama ahead of key Syria vote

President Barack Obama talks to bipartisan Congressional leaders in the Cabinet Room at the White House. Photo: Reuters

President Obama has received the support of prominent Republicans as he tries to gain backing for military action in Syria.

Ahead of the crucial vote Barack Obama said that the US has a broad plan to help rebels defeat President Bashar al-Assad's forces but remained adamant that there would be no American boots on the ground.